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Mercedes-Benz USA appoints VP of customer services
Long-time company executive Nicolette Lambrechts will take over the role on Nov. 1.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 10, 2025 -
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Supreme Court to hear Trump’s tariff legality case in November
The high court granted an expedited review of an appellate court finding that the president's sweeping tariffs were illegal.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 9, 2025 -
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TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.
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Lotus Cuts Jobs as U.S. Tariffs Bite
The niche sports car maker blames the job cuts on a trading hit to about a third of its annual vehicle sales.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 9, 2025 -
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Feds arrest 475 at Hyundai’s EV battery factory jobsite
The project in Georgia is the future home of the automaker's $4.3B battery factory co-owned by LG Energy Solution.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 9, 2025 -
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IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich Day 1 Sees European and Chinese Debuts
German and Chinese automakers lock horns at Europe’s biggest auto show on its first official day.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 8, 2025 -
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Stellantis loses global sales leader of Jeep
Mike Koval also previously led Mopar North America and the Ram truck brand.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 8, 2025 -
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Rivian lays off workers from its commercial team
The staff reduction impacted less than 1.5% of the company’s workforce of nearly 15,000, a spokesperson said.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 8, 2025 -
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VW of America names chief communications officer
Jeannine Ginivan returns to her former role with the automaker after departing in 2018.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 5, 2025 -
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US enacts Japan tariff deal
Automakers will pay just a 15% tariff instead of the 25% section 232 tariff for vehicles and auto parts deemed “products of Japan.”
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 5, 2025 -
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Lucid Accelerates Gravity SUV Production as Demand Surges
Lucid plans include a cost-optimized midsize BEV platform, partnerships on autonomy tech, and measures to offset tariff pressures.
By Nancy Dunham • Sept. 4, 2025 -
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BEVs No More Reliable Than ICE, Study Says
A U.K. warranty claims study highlights some hidden costs of switching to BEVs.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 4, 2025 -
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Stellantis to build Mopar parts distribution center in Georgia
The 422,000-square-foot facility will feature automated storage and retrieval to cut order wait times.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 4, 2025 -
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Ford recalls 499K crossovers for rear brakes hoses that could rupture
The Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX models were previously recalled in April 2021 for front brake hose leaks.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 4, 2025 -
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Smart #2 and Hyundai Ioniq Hatch Concept Announced
The Mercedes/Geely JV brand plans a new urban BEV for 2026, while Hyundai is to show the first compact Ioniq “Aero Hatch” at IAA Mobility 2025.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 3, 2025 -
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Kia America COO retires
Longtime automotive executive Steven Center, whose career spanned more than four decades, joined the automaker in 2022.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 3, 2025 -
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FCA US recalls 79K Jeep Wranglers for tire pressure monitor fault
Models equipped with an optional remote start feature may have a pinched or shorted antenna cable, causing a malfunction of the tire pressure warning system.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 3, 2025 -
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Road Safety Uproar Over U.S.-EU Vehicle Standards Proposal
Europe’s transport bodies fear “recognition” of vehicle standards in the proposed tariff trade agreement may drag the Continent down to the less-stringent road safety rules in the U.S.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 2, 2025 -
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Ford recalls more than 355K F-Series trucks for blank instrument cluster displays
The automaker has issued 109 recalls since the start of the year, extending to over 7.8 million vehicles.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 2, 2025 -
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IAA Mobility 2025: Munich Auto Show Preview
New models that visitors can expect to see include the BMW iX3, Mercedes GLC, Cupra Tindaya, Renault Clio, Volvo EX60 and Hyundai Ioniq 2, among others.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 28, 2025 -
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Dealers prefer lender relationships with national banks over regional banks: J.D. Power
Meanwhile, Maserati Capital USA ranked highest in overall dealer satisfaction among all lenders, captive and non-captive.
By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 28, 2025 -
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Honda signs multi-year partnership with Helm.ai on autonomous driving tech
The collaboration is the latest tie-up between a legacy automaker and software startup to speed up development of advanced vehicle safety technology.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 28, 2025 -
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Ford recalls over 100K F-150 pickups for broken rear axle bolts
Service technicians found broken bolts during routine maintenance, elevating the issue to the automaker's Critical Concern Review Group in June.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 27, 2025 -
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Hyundai boosts US investments to $26B through 2028
The automaker aims to significantly expand its domestic manufacturing footprint, including steel production and robotics.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 27, 2025 -
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Porsche Drops Plans for Auto Battery Production
A consumer slowdown in BEV demand and U.S. tariffs are blamed for the scrapping of production plans for automaker’s Cellforce business unit.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 26, 2025 -
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Porsche Cayenne Goes Full Electric with Impressive Results
The all-new fourth-gen of the SUV will be Porsche’s most powerful roadgoing model yet when U.S. sales begin in 2026.
By Greg Kable • Aug. 26, 2025
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